1.1 This test method covers the laboratory procedure for determining the relative mileage of news inks on newsprint.The test method utilizes a proofing press, analytical balance and a reflection densitometer.
1.2 This test method is intended for black oil-based news inks that dry by penetration (that is, letterpress or web offset) and for which a suitable reference standard is available. With appropriate optical instrumentation, it is also applicable to colored news inks.
